China decries US arms sale deal with Taiwan

China on Wednesday criticized the US arms sale to Taiwan , saying it will take measures to defend the territorial integrity of the country. "The Peoples Liberation Army will take all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, thwart external interference and secessionist attempts, and promote reunification," China's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Washington on Monday approved a fresh $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan aimed at upgrading the missile defense systems used by the self-ruled island nation. The deal will include engineering "services support, designed to sustain, maintain, and improve" the island nation's…